The approved package falls short of the US$40 billion sought by Taiwanese President William Lai. Also on East Asia Tonight: South Korea starts investigations on board a ship that was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz, while North Korea plans to deploy new long-range artillery systems that are capable of reaching Seoul.
00:00 Headlines
01:53 Taiwan passes defence spending bill, after months of political wrangling
05:43 Ship damaged near Hormuz towed into Dubai for investigations
08:15 Pyongyang plans for new long-range artillery systems
32:08 UK to summon Chinese ambassador after spying case
33:01 Death toll from firework factory explosion in China rises to 37
33:44 Japan confirms first fatal bear attack of the year
34:19 Indonesia rushes to rescue hikers after Mount Dukono erupts
36:24 China’s grip on battery-grade lithium
42:02 ASEAN leaders look to ratify trade, energy deals amid Mideast uncertainties
